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Last update September 4, 2025

Japanese Food - Bentō -



           

Bentō
[beh-n-tooh]

Boxed Meal

Don’t take Shinkansen or a long-distance train without Eki Ben (lit. Station Bentō)! It’s a shame not to taste the typical local foods usually packed and sold as a Bentō. Indeed there are too many to choose. After some browsing at kiosk shops, you’ll anyway pick up one. From many choices: Karashi Mentaiko Bentō (Chilli-peppered Pollock Roe Bentō) at Hakata Station, Kashiwa Meshi (Chicken Mixed Rice) at Kokura Station, Hippari Dako Meshi (Popular Octopus Mixed Rice) at Shin Osaka Station, Kyo No Obanzai (Kyoto Home Cuisine) at Kyoto Station, Bikkuri Misokatsu (Surprise Miso Cutlets) at Nagoya Station and Unagi Bentō (Eel Bento) at Hamamatsu Station before arriving at the Tokyo Terminal, thank you! Besides Eki Ben, there are various Bentō products available at supermarkets and convenience stores.

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Naniwa Mansai Bentō or "Variety of Kansai Tastes" bought at Kyoto Station. 		japanese-food-hanami-bento
Hanami Bentō specially prepared for cherry blossom viewing. 		japanese-food-matsutake-gohan
Matsutake Gohan Bentō with Matsutake mushrooms.
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Kaki no Ha Zushi Bentō packed with persimmon leaf-wrapped Sushi. 		japanese-food-bento
A Bentō product bought at a store. 		japanese-food-bento
A Kyo No Obanzai Bentō bought at Shinkansen Kyoto Station.
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Naniwa Mansai Bentō or "Variety of Kansai Tastes" bought at Kyoto Station.

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Hanami Bentō specially prepared for cherry blossom viewing.

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Matsutake Gohan Bentō with Matsutake mushrooms.

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Kaki no Ha Zushi Bentō packed with persimmon leaf-wrapped Sushi.

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A Bentō product bought at a store.

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A Kyo No Obanzai Bentō bought at Shinkansen Kyoto Station.